Light and air degrade CBD
CBD is a highly unstable compound that requires careful preparation and storage to help preserve its medicinal properties.
In particular, exposure to light and air can cause it to break down, negating its potential beneficial effects.
Most CBD water is stored on grocery shelves under bright lights in clear containers for days or even weeks, degrading its CBD content.
One study evaluated the effects of certain storage conditions on cannabinoids and found that exposure to light caused the greatest loss of CBD (7Trusted Source).
Temperature had no effect, but exposure to air also led to significant losses in cannabinoid content. Therefore, as soon as you open CBD water, the little CBD it contains immediately begins to break down (7Trusted Source).
Although more studies are needed, these findings suggest that CBD water is unlikely to have much of a medicinal impact.
SUMMARY
Light and air can cause CBD to break down, negating its potential health benefits. CBD water is often sold in clear bottles, so the CBD inside may have already broken down significantly by the time you drink it.
CBD water is expensive
If you’re looking to try CBD, drinking CBD water is one of the most expensive routes to take.
A single 16-ounce (473-ml) serving can cost around $4–7 USD, excluding tax and shipping.
Buying in bulk can help you save money, but each bottle still comes out to at least $3 USD.
For example, CBD oil typically costs around $35–40 for about 30 servings, which equates to less than $2 per serving.
This is significantly more pricey than other forms of CBD.
CBD capsules, gummies, vapes, and creams can also provide a good amount of CBD for a lower cost per serving.
SUMMARY
CBD water is more expensive than other forms of CBD, including capsules, gummies, vapes, and creams.
